OSHA Inspection: GENERAL PALLETS, INC.

Issued

Jun 26, 2015

Abate by

Jul 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(c): Covers and/or guardrails were not provided to protect personnel from the hazards of open pits, tanks, vats, ditches, etc.:    On or about February 3, 2015, and times prior to, at 4417 Didier Road in Fort Smith, Arkansas, in the Plant Mill, the drop-off area surrounding the sprinkler tree was not guarded.  This condition exposed employees to slips, trips and falls.

Issued

Jun 26, 2015

Abate by

Jul 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    On or about February 3, 2015, and times prior to, at 4417 Didier Road in Fort Smith, Arkansas, employees were not provided with a face shield, apron and impervious gloves to use when refueling cylinders for forklifts.  This condition exposed employees to contact with the fuel.

Issued

Jun 26, 2015

Abate by

Jul 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $2,695 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by rotating parts:    On or about February 3, 2015, and times prior to, at 4417 Didier Road in Fort Smith, Arkansas,    (a)  In the Plant Mill, the bottom and upper unused portion of the cutting blade on the Horizontal Bandsaw/resaw were not guarded.  These conditions exposed employees to contact with the cutting blade.    (b)  In the Maintenance Shop, the drive shaft opening on the front of the Morgan drill press, Model DJ-32, s/n 320061, was not covered.  This condition exposed employees to contact with rotating parts.    (c)  In the Plant Mill, the saw blade on the south end of the Cut Length Saw was not guarded.  This condition exposed employees to contact with the cutting blade.

Issued

Jun 26, 2015

Abate by

Jul 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  On or about February 3, 2015, and times prior to, at 4417 Didier Road in Fort Smith, Arkansas, in the Maintenance Shop, the rotating chuck on the Morgan drill press, Model DJ-32, s/n 320061, was not guarded.  This condition exposed employees to punctures and contact with rotating parts.

Issued

Jun 26, 2015

Abate by

Jul 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $1,925 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    On or about February 3, 2015, and times prior to, at 4417 Didier Road in Fort Smith, Arkansas, an inner guard was not provided over the belt & pulley on the motor drive to the    (a)  Double Notch Machine located in the Plant Mill.  (b)  Cant Saw located in the Cant Saw area outside.  (c)  Horizontal Bandsaw/resaw located in the Plant Mill.    These conditions exposed employees to contact with nip points.

Issued

Jun 26, 2015

Abate by

Jul 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  On or about February 3, 2015, and times prior to, at 4417 Didier Road in Fort Smith, Arkansas, an inner guard was not provided over the belt & pulley on the motor drive to the  (a)  Double Notch Machine located in the Plant Mill. (b)  Cant Saw located in the Cant Saw area outside. (c)  Horizontal Bandsaw/resaw located in the Plant Mill.  These conditions exposed employees to contact with nip points.

Issued

Jun 26, 2015

Abate by

Jul 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $1,925 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:    On or about February 3, 2015, and times prior to, at 4417 Didier Road in Fort Smith, Arkansas,    (a)  In the Plant Mill, the flexible conduit to the electrical panel supplying power to the horizontal bandsaw/resaw was broken from the fitting on the panel and was partially secured with duct tape.    (b)  Cant Saw area located outside, the flexible conduit to the electrical panel supplying power to the Cant Saw was broken from the fitting on the panel.    These conditions exposed employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Jun 26, 2015

Abate by

Jul 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): On every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and securely affixed in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate:  On or about February 3, 2015, and times prior to, at 4417 Didier Road in Fort Smith, Arkansas, in the Plant Mill, a load capacity sign was not posted for the storage area located above the office.  Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jun 26, 2015

Abate by

Jul 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  On or about February 3, 2015, and times prior to, at 4417 Didier Road in Fort Smith, Arkansas, in the Plant Mill, the south side door leading into the maintenance shop was not notated as not and exit.

Issued

Jun 26, 2015

Abate by

Jul 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): All lamps for general illumination shall be protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lampholder with a guard:  On or about February 3, 2015, and times prior to, at 4417 Didier Road in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Cant saw area located outside, the bulb in the light fixture suspended above the Cant saw conveyor was not guarded to prevent breakage.  This condition exposed employees to potential struck-by and electrical shock hazards.